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1999 Jayco EagleProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 1999 Jayco Eagle, most often about the tires. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints50 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage25kTires, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 21, 2009. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1999 Jayco Eagle has problems

5 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Tires20
Equipment10
Fuel system, other10
Seat belts10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

1999 Jayco Eagle recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 00V-382 · Nov 20, 2000 · 10,956 vehicles

Risk. THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF TRAILER BRAKES, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 99V-287 · Feb 9, 2000 · 14,870 vehicles

Risk. THIS CRACKING CAN LEAD TO AN OPEN FRACTURE IN THE BRASS NUT, POTENTIALLY ALLOWING PROPANE GAS TO LEAK.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Jayco.

Best & worst years

1999 vs. every other Eagle year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Eagle median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Eagle owners report

Recent tires complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH A NOISE WAS HEARD FROM REAR. CONSUMER PULLED OVER, AND NOTICED REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE TREAD SEPARATION. CONSUMER CALLED ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE. FIRESTONE, LT225/R16, DOT VD1L1X0059. *AK
Complaint 10072159 · May 5, 2004
TIRE SEPARATION ON A FIRESTONE STEELTEX (CLASS E) MOTORHOME TIRE WITH 15,000 MILES CAUSING $1,600 IN PROPERTY DAMAGE TO VEHICLE. I WAS TRAVELING AT 55 MPH ON AN INTERSTATE. FIRESTONE NATIONAL DENIED CLAIM INDICATING LOW TIRE PRESSURE DETERMINED BY INSPECTION OF BEAD. TIRES HAVE ALWAYS BEEN INFLATED…
Complaint 10041234 · Oct 4, 2003 · 25,000 miles

Own a 1999 Eagle?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.